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Familyhood
Familyhood | Paul Reiser
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For the longest time, based on no evidence other than our own insecurity and sense of incompetence, my wife and I were convinced that we were the flat-out, no-question-about-it, least-skilled parents in the country. Furthermore, we were convinced that every other set of parents we knew was perfect. They were more thorough in going over their kids' homework, they set better boundaries than we do, didn't let their kids watch as many hours of TV as we do, raised kids who are unfailingly polite in public and have a far greater sense of community and public service than our underachieving offspring over there on the couch watching SpongeBob. We were certain everybody else's kids willingly and joyfully eat nothing but healthy foods, shunning all candy and candy-based products, they all sensibly and automatically put on weather-appropriate clothing, and voluntarily call their grandparents with clockwork regularity, giving fully detailed accounts of their numerous accomplishments, ending with testimonials to their wonderful and perfect parents. Turns out: not so much. At all. In the number one New York Times bestseller Couplehood, Paul Reiser wrote about the highs and lows of falling in love and getting married-and the heartbreak and hilarity that comes with it. In Babyhood, he turned his sharply observant eye to the experiences of having a brand-new family. And now in Familyhood, Reiser shares his observations on parenting, marriage, and mid-life with the wit, warmth, and humor that he's so well-known for. From the first experience of sending his two boys off to summer camp-the early feelings of gleeful freedom in an empty house, to realizing how empty the house actually was-to maneuvering the minefield of bad words learned at school, this hilarious new book captures the spirit of familyhood, the logical next frontier for Reiser's trademark perspective on the universal truths of life, love, and relationships.
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TheLudicReader
Familyhood | Paul Reiser
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I started to write a #LitsyLove letter today, and then thought….I am going to have to say this hard thing over and over and I don‘t want to- so I will just say it here once, mostly for all the lovely pen pals with whom I share the minutiae of daily life. My Aunt San passed on April 19, with my brother Tom & I at her side. She had critical congestive heart failure, which she downplayed for several weeks before it got the best of her. ⬇️

TheLudicReader It was very difficult to watch her during the last two weeks of her life, and very difficult to lose her as she was the keeper of all the family stories…but we were lucky to have her for as long as we did and it was only recently that her health failed her. 💔 (edited) 7mo
slategreyskies I‘m so sorry for your loss. Sending a hug. 🫂 7mo
Deblovestoread I‘m so sorry for your loss. Sending love. 7mo
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kezzlou85 So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you. 💔 7mo
TheBookHippie Sending love & light. 7mo
Read4life I‘m so sorry to hear this. Sending love ❤️ 7mo
CBee Sending you lots of love ♥️♥️ 7mo
Librarybelle So sorry for your loss 7mo
Ruthiella You have my condolences. ❤️❤️❤️ 7mo
quietjenn I'm so very sorry. 💙 7mo
dabbe What a beautiful face! Just looking at this picture I know she was the light of your lives. She's now the twinkling part of the ✨. Holding you and your family in my thoughts. 💙🩵💙 7mo
Lesliereadsalot A smile that lights up her whole face. 7mo
JessClark78 So sorry for your loss. 💔❤️ 7mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I‘m so sorry for you loss 💔🙏🏻 7mo
Suet624 How wonderful for her that you were with her. 7mo
MaureenMc Very sorry for your loss 💗 7mo
BookmarkTavern I am so sorry for your loss. 💖 7mo
CarolynM I‘m sorry for your loss💙 7mo
Jari-chan Sending strength and love 🕯️🙏 7mo
Eggs So sorry dear😣 That‘s how my Mom died. Sending ((((hugs)))) and prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻 7mo
merelybookish Just seeing this now. My condolences! 😔 6mo
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BethM
Familyhood | Paul Reiser
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@Kar2b theoretically there tomorrow. #foundfamilyswap @KateReadsYA

KateReadsYA Thanks for the update 🤗 8mo
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Chrissyreadit
Familyhood | Paul Reiser
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My package for the #foundfamilyswap is here Tamara- it just took me until today to post. I had to put it out of reach so it joined my St. Pats Day decorations. I‘m so happy we were paired- and I‘m really enjoying this Theme! If all goes well your package will be mailed tomorrow- or Monday. #litsyfoundfamilyswap

TheQuietQuill Yay! Glad it arrived in well shape 🥰❤️ 8mo
KateReadsYA Loving all the decor 🍀 8mo
Gissy 📚💚📚🍀📚💚🤩 8mo
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Kshakal
Familyhood | Paul Reiser
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I love the idea of a swap based on found family! Head over to @KateReadsYA for details and to sing up!!

#litsyfoundfamilyswap

KateReadsYA Thank you so much for sharing. 🥰 it's gonna be a blast. 10mo
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Kshakal
Familyhood | Paul Reiser
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Eggs Lovely 🥰 12mo
Bekachu97 @hannah-leeloo love you 💙 12mo
hannah-leeloo Love you too 💙 @Bekachu97 12mo
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kimmypete1
Familyhood | Paul Reiser
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Gissy Beautiful photo!😍 3y
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Kshakal
Familyhood | Paul Reiser
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Sometimes it is more than the one you are born with, it is the one you choose! #family #gratefulharvest @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Beautiful 💗💗💗 3y
Eggs Lovely photo 🥰🙂♥️ 3y
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Melkyl
Familyhood | Paul Reiser
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As I close out 2019, I am happy to have just survived. My reading has been off; for the first time ever, I will not make my Goodreads challenge. I thought about cramming in some small books to just make it, but I realized that would be disingenuous. I will focus on next year. As I sit here, I am surrounded by my fur baby family. I feel fortunate that they all want to be in this room just to be close to me. I love them so much ❤️

Lreads Fur babies make everything better! ☺️😻💕 5y
Lauram Your fur baby family is fantastic! They‘re lucky to have you. 5y
ValerieAndBooks Hugs — I know 2019 has been very hard for you. So glad you have your fur family 💖 5y
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BarkingMadRead
Familyhood | Paul Reiser
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#christmastreescavengerhunt this one reminds me of moly grandmother, it used to hang on her tree. #wintergames #teamFozziwig @Clwojick @StayCurious

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LibrarianRyan
Familyhood | Paul Reiser
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I may have to cook (but I‘m good at it) but I dont have to do dishes. My brother Danny and nephew Jace are on the second load. We have been listening to some audiobooks for the #mrbook1inamillion but I am nowhere near 24 hours. But I shall get more later tonight and tomorrow when everyone goes home. Josh is getting ready for work and Jaxon is making use of the facilities.

LibrarianRyan Wow this picture makes my kitchen look bad. We are getting other things in the house down before the kitchen. 5y
Chrissyreadit I think your kitchen looks cute. 5y
LibrarianRyan @Chrissyreadit it really is. I have antique metal cupboards that I love but they need some help. 5y
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KT1432 I literally looked at this and thought “I like this kitchen!” 5y
LibrarianRyan @lele1432 it‘s what sold me on the house. There was no fridge and the broken stove was older than my parents. The back door and the original entry to the kitchen was too small to get the old stove out or the new fridge and stove in so we widened the entry from the dinning room which makes it a big open concept main floor. 5y
Freespirit I like your kitchen too!!! 5y
ljuliel Ryan, you‘re so funny ! Your stove was older than your parents ! 😂. It sounds like you had a nice Saturday. 5y
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rustoryhuf
Familyhood | Paul Reiser
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Hey y‘all! Meet Rudy, the newest member of the #LitsyFam. He has already filled the void left by the passing of my Dixie Girl. Plus, he loves to sit in my lap while I read. #RaisingHimRight #DogsOfLitsy #HashtagCrazy

ValerieAndBooks Aww, what a cutie. Welcome , Rudy! 5y
LibrarianRyan Baby!!!😃😍😍😍😍 5y
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AmyG Awww....he‘s so sweet. 💕 5y
TheSpineView Such a sweet face! 5y
JoScho Rudy is adorable!!! 5y
LeahBergen Awww! 😍😍 5y
rustoryhuf Thanks everyone. I‘m in love. 5y
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BethM
Familyhood | Paul Reiser
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💕my Litsy family. Thankful for you guys everyday.

Librarybelle I was just thinking this! I have a social commitment tonight, and I just kept wishing I could be home, chatting with my Litsy friends about books, while holding my cats. Thanks for sharing this! ❤️ 5y
Charityann So true!😊📚📖 5y
Avanders ♥️🤗♥️🤗♥️ 5y
Ddzmini I love it... I am just as glad to share in my computer regarding 📚🙌🏽 this is great 👍🏼 📖😋 5y
Callemarie Yaaasssssss ❤❤❤ 5y
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Kappadeemom
Familyhood | Paul Reiser
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Merry Christmas from my family. (the Dorkie wouldn‘t cooperate) Happy that all 6 of my kids were home for the holiday 🥰

GypsyKat Merry Christmas! 6y
kspenmoll Merry Christmas! 6y
LauraBeth Oh Jack...Merry Christmas! 6y
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BookishMarginalia Lovely family! 6y
BookBabe Merry Christmas! 6y
Kappadeemom @LauraBeth Jack had enough! 😂😂 6y
shellleigh33 Merry Christmas!! 6y
Bookzombie Merry Christmas! Great photo! 6y
Redwritinghood Merry Christmas! Lovely family. 6y
Eggs Lovely fam! Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 6y
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Kappadeemom
Familyhood | Paul Reiser
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Thankful for all my Littens who are also my friends. Hope you have a Merry Christmas! 🎄❣️

BookwormAHN Merry Christmas 🎄 6y
alisiakae 💙💙💙 6y
jenreads7 Merry Christmas! ❤️🎁🎄📚 6y
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CoverToCoverGirl Here Here! Merry Christmas! 6y
kmartissexy Such an important message. Sharing this! Merry Christmas! ❤️ 6y
Wife @HOTPock3tt Isn‘t this the truth!❤️ 6y
HOTPock3tt @Wife One hundred percent!! ♥️🎉 6y
MrBook 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 6y
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